Even with Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots' players in the room Sunday night, Jimmy Fallon was the only MVP for hundreds of people in a Phoenix theater. The Patriots' Brandon LaFell, Danny Amendola and LeGarrette Blount were just a few of the surprise guests during a special Super Bowl edition of "The Tonight Show" Sunday night. Still, Fallon's infectious song-and-dance energy, as well as his lip-syncing skills, were at the forefront. The special taping was one of the hottest events in town with tickets selling out in less than three minutes. More than 42,000 people vied for the more than 1,300 seats, according to show representatives. And for those in the...

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